Head of the Programme Planning and Management Support Office

As Head of the Programme Planning & Management Support Office (SCI-M), you will report directly to the Director of Science, and be responsible for the Directorate’s overall workforce and financial resources planning, controlling and reporting. The Office provides project control and management support services to all units of the Directorate. The role also includes the responsibilities of the Senior Financial Controller (SFC) for the Directorate and will report functionally to the Head of the Finance, Planning and Controlling Department.

Duties As the Head of SCI-M you will be responsible for leading and managing the Office in carrying out its tasks, which include: supporting D/SCI in the definition of the Programme's long-term strategy by ensuring its alignment with the long-term financial plan and the corresponding long-term resource plan; consolidating and maintaining short-, medium- and long-term plans for all activities of the Directorate, as well as related schedules, financial plans, workforce plans (staff and contractors), procurement plans; defining the Directorate’s budgets and the budgetary flexibility margins, including managing the Scientific Programme contingency; monitoring the progress of the Directorate activities and controlling that financial commitments, workforce planning, procurements and contractual agreements are within the established Directorate targets and the Agency’s corporate policies.

Technical competencies Program and project controlling including risk management Budgeting, cost control and resources and activities planning Cost and financial regulatory framework, including accounting standards and auditing Extensive knowledge of controlling related information systems Understanding of the relevant ESA procurement regulations Knowledge of industrial policy and geo-return reporting Behavioural competencies Result Orientation Operational Efficiency Fostering Cooperation Relationship Management Continuous Improvement Forward Thinking

Education A master's degree in Business Administration or Engineering in a relevant field is required for this post. Additional requirements Proven experience in the area of project and programme management and controlling is required.

People management experience is required, international experience is an asset, including outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities. Mobility is inherent to management functions and this position may be subject to rotation. Therefore, mobility opportunities may be offered to you as part of your career evolution at ESA, starting after approximately five years in this role.